Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 20, 2026

FBI Boston warns of new agent impersonation scam involving illegal guns

Headline from WPRI Providence

FBI Boston is warning about a new scam where criminals pretend to be FBI agents in an effort to steal money from victims.

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Portland Press Herald
FBI Boston warns of agent impersonation scam (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Aug 19, 2026
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Victims are told their information was used to purchase illegal firearms, and the scammers pose as agents investigating.
Union Leader
Manchester couple fell victim to new FBI agent impersonation scam (opens Union Leader)
Published Aug 19, 2026
Union Leader's feed description
The FBI in New England is warning of a new agent impersonation scam which involves spoofing the FBI Boston’s main number and encouraging callers to switch to an encrypted application to continue the conversation.
Union Leader
Scammers posing as FBI target NH residents (opens Union Leader)
Published Aug 19, 2026
Union Leader's feed description
The FBI in New England is warning of a new agent impersonation scam which involves spoofing the FBI Boston’s main number and encouraging callers to switch to an encrypted application to continue the conversation.
WPRI Providence
FBI Boston warns of new agent impersonation scam involving illegal guns (opens WPRI Providence)
Published Aug 19, 2026
WPRI Providence's feed description
FBI Boston is warning about a new scam where criminals pretend to be FBI agents in an effort to steal money from victims.
WWLP Springfield
Massachusetts FBI warns of scam claiming your information bought illegal guns (opens WWLP Springfield)
Published Aug 20, 2026
WWLP Springfield's feed description
The FBI is warning Massachusetts residents of a phone scam in which imposters spoof the bureau's number claiming that your information was used to buy illegal guns.